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Connection
optional
Your UPS will function properly without these
connections.
DB9 Port Connection
Using the DB9 cable provided, connect a DB9
port on your computer to a DB9 port on your
UPS. Install the Tripp Lite power protection
software appropriate to its operating system.
If your UPS has two DB9 ports, a second
computer with a DB9 port may be connected
if desired.
USB Port Connection
Using the USB cable provided, connect a USB
port from a computer to a USB port on your
UPS. Install the Tripp Lite power protection
software appropriate to its operating system.
If your UPS has two USB ports, a second
computer with a USB port may be connected
if desired.
EPO Port Connection
(Select Models Only)
Using the RJ11 cable provided, connect the
Emergency Power Off (EPO) port of your
UPS to a user-supplied normally closed or
normally open switch according to the circuit
diagram below. The EPO port is not a phone
line surge suppressor; do not connect a phone
line to this port.
EPO Circuit Diagrams
(UPS will turn off if EPO cord is cut or EPO plug is disconnected)
1
2
3
1
2
3
SM1000RMX shown
SM1000RMX shown
SM2000RMX shown
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